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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
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(Mark One)
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☒ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2022
or
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☐ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number 001-35769
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NEWS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | | 46-2950970 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York | | 10036 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
| | (212) 416-3400 | | |
| (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) | |
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | NWSA | The Nasdaq Global Select Market |
Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | NWS | The Nasdaq Global Select Market |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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Large accelerated filer | ☒ | Accelerated filer | ☐ |
Non-accelerated filer | ☐ | Smaller reporting company | ☐ |
| | Emerging growth company | ☐ |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of February 3, 2023, 382,362,812 shares of Class A Common Stock and 193,242,506 shares of Class B Common Stock were outstanding.
NEWS CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NEWS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited; millions, except per share amounts)
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| | For the three months ended December 31, | | For the six months ended December 31, |
| Notes | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 |
Revenues: | | | | | | | | |
Circulation and subscription | | $ | 1,085 | | | $ | 1,072 | | | $ | 2,196 | | | $ | 2,149 | |
Advertising | | 464 | | | 519 | | | 870 | | | 924 | |
Consumer | | 512 | | | 594 | | | 979 | | | 1,118 | |
Real estate | | 301 | | | 352 | | | 624 | | | 672 | |
Other | | 159 | | | 180 | | | 330 | | | 356 | |
Total Revenues | 2 | 2,521 | | | 2,717 | | | 4,999 | | | 5,219 | |
Operating expenses | | (1,294) | | | (1,279) | | | (2,567) | | | (2,523) | |
Selling, general and administrative | | (818) | | | (852) | | | (1,673) | | | (1,700) | |
Depreciation and amortization | | (174) | | | (168) | | | (353) | | | (333) | |
Impairment and restructuring charges | 4 | (19) | | | (23) | | | (40) | | | (45) | |
Equity losses of affiliates | 5 | (29) | | | (6) | | | (33) | | | (6) | |
Interest expense, net | | (26) | | | (21) | | | (53) | | | (43) | |
Other, net | 13 | (6) | | | (7) | | | (24) | | | 130 | |
Income before income tax expense | | 155 | | | 361 | | | 256 | | | 699 | |
Income tax expense | 11 | (61) | | | (99) | | | (96) | | | (170) | |
Net income | | 94 | | | 262 | | | 160 | | | 529 | |
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | | (27) | | | (27) | | | (53) | | | (98) | |
Net income attributable to News Corporation stockholders | | $ | 67 | | | $ | 235 | | | $ | 107 | | | $ | 431 | |
Net income attributable to News Corporation stockholders per share: | 9 | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | 0.12 | | | $ | 0.40 | | | $ | 0.18 | | | $ | 0.73 | |
Diluted | | $ | 0.12 | | | $ | 0.40 | | | $ | 0.18 | | | $ | 0.72 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
NEWS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited; millions)
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| For the three months ended December 31, | | For the six months ended December 31, |
| 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 |
Net income | $ | 94 | | | $ | 262 | | | $ | 160 | | | $ | 529 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss): | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 279 | | | (36) | | | (1) | | | (200) | |
Net change in the fair value of cash flow hedges(a) | (4) | | | 1 | | | 13 | | | 2 | |
Benefit plan adjustments, net(b) | (6) | | | 7 | | | 6 | | | 12 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 269 | | | (28) | | | 18 | | | (186) | |
Comprehensive income | 363 | | | 234 | | | 178 | | | 343 | |
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (27) | | | (27) | | | (53) | | | (98) | |
Less: Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(c) | (59) | | | — | | | (3) | | | 38 | |
Comprehensive income attributable to News Corporation stockholders | $ | 277 | | | $ | 207 | | | $ | 122 | | | $ | 283 | |
(a) Net of income tax (benefit) expense of ($2) million and $1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and income tax expense of $4 million and $1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
(b) Net of income tax (benefit) expense of ($3) million and $2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and income tax expense of $1 million and $4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
(c) Primarily consists of foreign currency translation adjustment.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Millions, except share and per share amounts)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Notes | | As of December 31, 2022 | | As of June 30, 2022 |
| | | (unaudited) | | (audited) |
Assets: | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | $ | 1,328 | | | $ | 1,822 | |
Receivables, net | 13 | | 1,636 | | | 1,502 | |
Inventory, net | | | 328 | | | 311 | |
Other current assets | | | 471 | | | 458 | |
Total current assets | | | 3,763 | | | 4,093 | |
Non-current assets: | | | | | |
Investments | 5 | | 524 | | | 488 | |
Property, plant and equipment, net | | | 2,045 | | | 2,103 | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | | | 1,021 | | | 891 | |
Intangible assets, net | | | 2,585 | | | 2,671 | |
Goodwill | | | 5,167 | | | 5,169 | |
Deferred income tax assets | 11 | | 386 | | | 422 | |
Other non-current assets | 13 | | 1,400 | | | 1,384 | |
Total assets | | | $ | 16,891 | | | $ | 17,221 | |
Liabilities and Equity: | | | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | | $ | 308 | | | $ | 411 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 1,052 | | | 1,236 | |
Deferred revenue | 2 | | 591 | | | 604 | |
Current borrowings | 6 | | 27 | | | 293 | |
Other current liabilities | 13 | | 961 | | | 975 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 2,939 | | | 3,519 | |
Non-current liabilities: | | | | | |
Borrowings | 6 | | 2,998 | | | 2,776 | |
Retirement benefit obligations | | | 156 | | | 155 | |
Deferred income tax liabilities | 11 | | 179 | | | 198 | |
Operating lease liabilities | | | 1,092 | | | 947 | |
Other non-current liabilities | | | 471 | | | 483 | |
Commitments and contingencies | 10 | | | | |
Class A common stock(a) | | | 4 | | | 4 | |
Class B common stock(b) | | | 2 | | | 2 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 11,550 | | | 11,779 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (2,186) | | | (2,293) | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | | (1,255) | | | (1,270) | |
Total News Corporation stockholders’ equity | | | 8,115 | | | 8,222 | |
Noncontrolling interests | | | 941 | | | 921 | |
Total equity | 7 | | 9,056 | | | 9,143 | |
Total liabilities and equity | | | $ | 16,891 | | | $ | 17,221 | |
(a) Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share (“Class A Common Stock”), 1,500,000,000 shares authorized, 382,348,920 and 387,561,850 shares issued and outstanding, net of 27,368,413 treasury shares at par at December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022, respectively.
(b) Class B common stock, $0.01 par value per share (“Class B Common Stock”), 750,000,000 shares authorized, 193,242,506 and 196,808,833 shares issued and outstanding, net of 78,430,424 treasury shares at par at December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022, respectively.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited; millions)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | For the six months ended December 31, |
| Notes | 2022 | | 2021 |
Operating activities: | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 160 | | | $ | 529 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | 353 | | | 333 | |
Operating lease expense | | 57 | | | 64 | |
Equity losses of affiliates | 5 | 33 | | | 6 | |
Cash distributions received from affiliates | | 5 | | | 7 | |
| | | | |
Other, net | 13 | 24 | | | (130) | |
Deferred income taxes and taxes payable | 11 | 17 | | | 79 | |
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: | | | | |
Receivables and other assets | | (351) | | | (222) | |
Inventories, net | | (11) | | | 6 | |
Accounts payable and other liabilities | | (126) | | | (242) | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | 161 | | | 430 | |
Investing activities: | | | | |
Capital expenditures | | (217) | | | (208) | |
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | | (15) | | | (21) | |
Investments in equity affiliates and other | | (92) | | | (46) | |
| | | | |
Proceeds from property, plant and equipment and other asset dispositions | | 8 | | | (2) | |
Other, net | | (21) | | | 28 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | | (337) | | | (249) | |
Financing activities: | | | | |
Borrowings | 6 | 407 | | | 495 | |
Repayment of borrowings | 6 | (462) | | | (500) | |
Repurchase of shares | 7 | (178) | | | (43) | |
Dividends paid | | (89) | | | (86) | |
Other, net | | 10 | | | (64) | |
Net cash used in financing activities | | (312) | | | (198) | |
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | | (488) | | | (17) | |
| | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | | 1,822 | | | 2,236 | |
Exchange movement on opening cash balance | | (6) | | | (35) | |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | | $ | 1,328 | | | $ | 2,184 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
News Corporation (together with its subsidiaries, “News Corporation,” “News Corp,” the “Company,” “we” or “us”) is a global diversified media and information services company comprised of businesses across a range of media, including: digital real estate services, subscription video services in Australia, news and information services and book publishing.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company, which are referred to herein as the “Consolidated Financial Statements,” have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting only of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation have been reflected in these Consolidated Financial Statements. Operating results for the interim period presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. The preparation of the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts that are reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying disclosures. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. Equity investments in which the Company exercises significant influence but does not exercise control and is not the primary beneficiary are accounted for using the equity method. Investments in which the Company is not able to exercise significant influence over the investee are measured at fair value, if the fair value is readily determinable. If an investment’s fair value is not readily determinable, the Company will measure the investment at cost, less any impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for an identical or similar investment of the same issuer.
The consolidated statements of operations are referred to herein as the “Statements of Operations.” The consolidated balance sheets are referred to herein as the “Balance Sheets.” The consolidated statements of cash flows are referred to herein as the “Statements of Cash Flows.”
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on August 12, 2022 (the “2022 Form 10-K”).
The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Sunday closest to June 30. Fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022 include 52 and 53 weeks, respectively. All references to the three and six months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 relate to the three and six months ended January 1, 2023 and December 26, 2021, respectively. For convenience purposes, the Company continues to date its Consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31.
NOTE 2. REVENUES
The following tables present the Company’s disaggregated revenues by type and segment for the three and six months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021:
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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| For the three months ended December 31, 2022 |
| Digital Real Estate Services | | Subscription Video Services | | Dow Jones | | Book Publishing | | News Media | | Other | | Total Revenues |
| (in millions) |
Revenues: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Circulation and subscription | $ | 3 | | | $ | 405 | | | $ | 417 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 260 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,085 | |
Advertising | 33 | | | 47 | | | 131 | | | — | | | 253 | | | — | | | 464 | |
Consumer | — | | | — | | | — | | | 512 | | | — | | | — | | | 512 | |
Real estate | 301 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 301 | |
Other | 49 | | | 10 | | | 15 | | | 19 | | | 66 | | | — | | | 159 | |
Total Revenues | $ | 386 | | | $ | 462 | | | $ | 563 | | | $ | 531 | | | $ | 579 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,521 | |
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| For the three months ended December 31, 2021 |
| Digital Real Estate Services | | Subscription Video Services | | Dow Jones | | Book Publishing | | News Media | | Other | | Total Revenues |
| (in millions) |
Revenues: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Circulation and subscription | $ | 3 | | | $ | 433 | | | $ | 356 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 280 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,072 | |
Advertising | 33 | | | 55 | | | 141 | | | — | | | 290 | | | — | | | 519 | |
Consumer | — | | | — | | | — | | | 594 | | | — | | | — | | | 594 | |
Real estate | 352 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 352 | |
Other | 68 | | | 10 | | | 11 | | | 23 | | | 68 | | | — | | | 180 | |
Total Revenues | $ | 456 | | | $ | 498 | | | $ | 508 | | | $ | 617 | | | $ | 638 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,717 | |
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| For the six months ended December 31, 2022 |
| Digital Real Estate Services | | Subscription Video Services | | Dow Jones | | Book Publishing | | News Media | | Other | | Total Revenues |
| (in millions) |
Revenues: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Circulation and subscription | $ | 6 | | | $ | 830 | | | $ | 831 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 529 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,196 | |
Advertising | 68 | | | 111 | | | 225 | | | — | | | 466 | | | — | | | 870 | |
Consumer | — | | | — | | | — | | | 979 | | | — | | | — | | | 979 | |
Real estate | 624 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 624 | |
Other | 109 | | | 23 | | | 22 | | | 39 | | | 137 | | | — | | | 330 | |
Total Revenues | $ | 807 | | | $ | 964 | | | $ | 1,078 | | | $ | 1,018 | | | $ | 1,132 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,999 | |
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| For the six months ended December 31, 2021 |
| Digital Real Estate Services | | Subscription Video Services | | Dow Jones | | Book Publishing | | News Media | | Other | | Total Revenues |
| (in millions) |
Revenues: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Circulation and subscription | $ | 6 | | | $ | 873 | | | $ | 705 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 565 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,149 | |
Advertising | 66 | | | 114 | | | 231 | | | — | | | 513 | | | — | | | 924 | |
Consumer | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,118 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,118 | |
Real estate | 672 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 672 | |
Other | 138 | | | 21 | | | 16 | | | 45 | | | 136 | | | — | | | 356 | |
Total Revenues | $ | 882 | | | $ | 1,008 | | | $ | 952 | | | $ | 1,163 | | | $ | 1,214 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,219 | |
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Contract liabilities and assets
The Company’s deferred revenue balance primarily relates to amounts received from customers for subscriptions paid in advance of the services being provided. The following table presents changes in the deferred revenue balance for the three and six months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| For the three months ended December 31, | | For the six months ended December 31, |
| 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 |
| (in millions) |
Balance, beginning of period | $ | 592 | | | $ | 467 | | | $ | 604 | | | $ | 473 | |
Deferral of revenue | 893 | | | 859 | | | 1,790 | | | 1,674 | |
Recognition of deferred revenue(a) | (917) | | | (864) | | | (1,813) | | | (1,678) | |
Other | 23 | | | — | | | 10 | | | (7) | |
Balance, end of period | $ | 591 | | | $ | 462 | | | $ | 591 | | | $ | 462 | |
(a)For the three and six months ended December 31, 2022, the Company recognized $320 million and $490 million, respectively, of revenue which was included in the opening deferred revenue balance. For the three and six months ended December 31, 2021, the Company recognized $182 million and $372 million, respectively, of revenue which was included in the opening deferred revenue balance.
Contract assets were immaterial for disclosure as of December 31, 2022 and 2021.
Other revenue disclosures
The Company typically expenses sales commissions to obtain a customer contract as incurred as the amortization period is 12 months or less. These costs are recorded within Selling, general and administrative in the Statements of Operations. The Company also does not capitalize significant financing components when the transfer of the good or service is paid within 12 months or less, or the receipt of consideration is received within 12 months or less of the transfer of the good or service.
For the three and six months ended December 31, 2022, the Company recognized approximately $88 million and $186 million, respectively in revenues related to performance obligations that were satisfied or partially satisfied in a prior reporting period. The remaining transaction price related to unsatisfied performance obligations as of December 31, 2022 was approximately $1,180 million, of which approximately $250 million is expected to be recognized over the remainder of fiscal 2023, approximately $361 million is expected to be recognized in fiscal 2024 and approximately $191 million is expected to be recognized in fiscal 2025, with the remainder to be recognized thereafter. These amounts do not include (i) contracts with an expected duration of one year or less, (ii) contracts for which variable consideration is determined based on the customer’s subsequent sale or usage and (iii) variable consideration allocated to performance obligations accounted for under the series guidance that meets the allocation objective under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, “Revenue From Contracts With Customers.”
NOTE 3. ACQUISITIONS
OPIS
In February 2022, the Company acquired the Oil Price Information Service business and related assets (“OPIS”) from S&P Global Inc. (“S&P”) and IHS Markit Ltd. for $1.15 billion in cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. OPIS is a global industry standard for benchmark and reference pricing and news and analytics for the oil, natural gas liquids and biofuels industries. The business also provides pricing and news and analytics for the coal, mining and metals end markets and insights and analytics in renewables and carbon pricing. The acquisition enables Dow Jones to become a leading provider of energy and renewables information and furthers its goal of building the leading global business news and information platform for professionals. OPIS is a subsidiary of Dow Jones, and its results are included in the Dow Jones segment.
The purchase price allocation has been prepared on a preliminary basis and changes to the preliminary purchase price allocations may occur as additional information concerning asset and liability valuations is finalized. As a result of the acquisition, the Company recorded net tangible liabilities of $1 million primarily related to deferred revenue and accounts receivable and $620 million of identifiable intangible assets, consisting primarily of $528 million of customer relationships with
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
a useful life of 20 years, $54 million in tradenames, including $48 million related to the OPIS tradename with an indefinite life, and $38 million related to technology with a weighted average useful life of six years. In accordance with ASC 350, “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other” (“ASC 350”), the excess of the total consideration over the fair values of the net tangible and intangible assets of $538 million was recorded as goodwill on the transaction.
Base Chemicals
In June 2022, the Company acquired the Base Chemicals (rebranded Chemical Market Analytics, “CMA”) business from S&P for $295 million in cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. CMA provides pricing data, insights, analysis and forecasting for key base chemicals through its leading Market Advisory and World Analysis services. The acquisition enables Dow Jones to become a leading provider of base chemicals information and furthers its goal of building the leading global business news and information platform for professionals. CMA is operated by Dow Jones, and its results are included in the Dow Jones segment.
The purchase price allocation has been prepared on a preliminary basis and changes to the preliminary purchase price allocations may occur as additional information concerning asset and liability valuations is finalized. As a result of the acquisition, the Company recorded net tangible liabilities of $22 million primarily related to deferred revenue and accounts receivable and $189 million of identifiable intangible assets, consisting primarily of $145 million of customer relationships with a useful life of 20 years, $31 million related to technology with a weighted average useful life of 14 years and $13 million in tradenames with a useful life of 20 years. In accordance with ASC 350, the excess of the total consideration over the fair values of the net tangible and intangible assets of $121 million was recorded as goodwill on the transaction.
UpNest
In June 2022, the Company acquired UpNest, Inc. (“UpNest”) for closing cash consideration of $45 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments, and up to $15 million in future cash consideration based upon the achievement of certain performance objectives over the next two years. The Company recorded an $8 million liability related to the contingent consideration, representing the estimated fair value. Included in the closing cash consideration is $9 million that is being held back to satisfy post-closing claims. UpNest is a real estate agent marketplace that matches home sellers and buyers with top local agents who compete for their business. The UpNest acquisition helps Realtor.com® further expand its services and support for home sellers and listing agents and brokers. UpNest is a subsidiary of Move, and its results are included within the Digital Real Estate Services segment.
The purchase price allocation has been prepared on a preliminary basis and changes to the preliminary purchase price allocations may occur as additional information concerning asset and liability valuations is finalized. As a result of the acquisition, the Company recorded $16 million of identifiable intangible assets, consisting primarily of customer relationships and technology platforms. In accordance with ASC 350, the excess of the total consideration over the fair values of the net tangible and intangible assets of $40 million was recorded as goodwill on the transaction.
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 4. RESTRUCTURING PROGRAMS
Fiscal 2023
During the three and six months ended December 31, 2022, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $19 million and $40 million, respectively. The restructuring charges recorded in fiscal 2023 primarily related to employee termination benefits.
Fiscal 2022
During the three and six months ended December 31, 2021, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $23 million and $45 million, respectively, of which $12 million and $24 million, respectively, related to the News Media segment. The restructuring charges recorded in fiscal 2022 primarily related to employee termination benefits.
Changes in restructuring program liabilities were as follows: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| For the three months ended December 31, |
| 2022 | | 2021 |
| One time employee termination benefits | | | | Other costs | | Total | | One time employee termination benefits | | | | Other costs | | Total |
| (in millions) |
Balance, beginning of period | $ | 22 | | | | | $ | 40 | | | $ | 62 | | | $ | 28 | | | | | $ | 37 | | | $ | 65 | |
Additions | 16 | | | | | 3 | | | 19 | | | 19 | | | | | 4 | | | 23 | |
Payments | (12) | | | | | (2) | | | (14) | | | (24) | | | | | (5) | | | (29) | |
Other | (1) | | | | | — | | | (1) | | | — | | | | | — | | | — | |
Balance, end of period | $ | 25 | | | | | $ | 41 | | | $ | 66 | | | $ | 23 | | | | | $ | 36 | | | $ | 59 | |
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| For the six months ended December 31, |
| 2022 | | 2021 |
| One time employee termination benefits | | | | Other costs | | Total | | One time employee termination benefits | | | | Other costs | | Total |
| (in millions) |
Balance, beginning of period | $ | 25 | | | | | $ | 41 | | | $ | 66 | | | $ | 51 | | | | | $ | 35 | | | $ | 86 | |
Additions | 36 | | | | | 4 | | | 40 | | | 37 | | | | | 8 | | | 45 | |
Payments | (34) | | | | | (4) | | | (38) | | | (65) | | | | | (7) | | | (72) | |
Other | (2) | | | | | — | | | (2) | | | — | | | | | — | | | — | |
Balance, end of period | $ | 25 | | | | | $ | 41 | | | $ | 66 | | | $ | 23 | | | | | $ | 36 | | | $ | 59 | |
As of December 31, 2022, restructuring liabilities of approximately $39 million were included in the Balance Sheet in Other current liabilities and $27 million were included in Other non-current liabilities.
NOTE 5. INVESTMENTS
The Company’s investments were comprised of the following:
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| Ownership Percentage as of December 31, 2022 | | As of December 31, 2022 | | As of June 30, 2022 |
| | | (in millions) |
Equity method investments(a) | various | | $ | 294 | | | $ | 276 | |
Equity securities(b) | various | | 230 | | | 212 | |
Total Investments | | | $ | 524 | | | $ | 488 | |
(a)Equity method investments are primarily comprised of REA Group’s ownership interest in PropertyGuru Pte. Ltd. (“PropertyGuru”).
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(b)Equity securities are primarily comprised of Tremor, certain investments in China, the Company’s investment in HT&E Limited, which operates a portfolio of Australian radio and outdoor media assets, and Dow Jones’ investment in an artificial intelligence-focused data analytics company.
The Company has equity securities with quoted prices in active markets as well as equity securities without readily determinable fair market values. Equity securities without readily determinable fair market values are valued at cost, less any impairment, plus or minus changes in fair value resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for an identical or similar investment of the same issuer. The components comprising total gains and losses on equity securities are set forth below:
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| For the three months ended December 31, | | For the six months ended December 31, |
| 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 |
| (in millions) | | (in millions) |
Total (losses) gains recognized on equity securities | $ | (11) | | | $ | (9) | | | $ | (14) | | | $ | 19 | |
Less: Net gains recognized on equity securities sold | 2 | | | — | | | 2 | | | — | |
Unrealized (losses) gains recognized on equity securities held at end of period | $ | (13) | | | $ | (9) | | | $ | (16) | | | $ | 19 | |
Equity Losses of Affiliates
The Company’s share of the losses of its equity affiliates was $29 million and $33 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2022, respectively, and $6 million for both corresponding periods of fiscal 2022. The increase was primarily due to losses from an investment in a newly launched Australian sports wagering venture.
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 6. BORROWINGS
The Company’s total borrowings consist of the following:
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| Interest rate at December 31, 2022 | | Maturity at December 31, 2022 | | As of December 31, 2022 | | As of June 30, 2022 |
| | | | | (in millions) |
News Corporation | | | | | | | |
2022 Term loan A(a) | 6.180 | % | | Mar 31, 2027 | | $ | 500 | | | $ | 500 | |
2022 Senior notes | 5.125 | % | | Feb 15, 2032 | | 492 | | | 492 | |
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